Thirty years ago, I was a freshly certified strength and conditioning coach. Pumped and primed, I landed my first job in the fitness industry. The weight room at the YMCA…

In a year that was way too full of things we had to take seriously, jumping rope was not one of them. I love to jump rope. It makes me…

Stay fit for life, not a finish line Cabin fever can be added to the list of current contagious infections. Our time spent indoors in self-isolation and practicing safe social…

Exercise and physical activity reduce stress. And if ever there was a time we need to reduce stress… it is now. Although your favorite exercise class, gym or training centre…

 Lower body strength is crucial for everyone, not just athletes. The foundational muscle groups in your hips, butt and legs are responsible for stabilizing your entire body. By strengthening your…

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun activity that most anyone can, it’s a great way to connect with nature – and it can be a terrific workout that will…

What the mind believes, the body achieves The final few kilometers of a triathlon. Two athletes are neck in next in the battle to break the finish line tape. Over…

If you have a weight loss goal for the New Year, add a new word to your vocabulary: mitochondria – a scientifically proven component of torching fat. What Are Mitochondria?…

Stretching before and/or after a workout is fairly common practice. But, should you? There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the question of stretching – and it turns out…

Our bodies are made to walk, run, climb, crawl, lift, carry, bend, squat, lunge and twist. Natural movement is an organic approach to strengthening the body and using the body…